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06-22-2008, 10:22 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC
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| I Am Happy But... I feel weird today. Yesterday I bought another dog (Bichon frise) b/c my husband and I have been meaning to do this for months now. Anyway, I am happy but at the same time I am sad that my Shadow is not the only baby of the house now. I know this may sound weird but I am just being honest. On the other hand, I am very happy b/c she will be his companion throughout the day when I am at work. (usually he spends 10 hrs daily by himself while my husband and I are at work). Has anyone felt this way after getting their second baby? Thanks. |
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06-22-2008, 10:28 AM | #2 |
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| yes! It took me a while to adjust; but once you do, its awesome. it's just going to take time |
06-22-2008, 10:31 AM | #3 |
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06-22-2008, 10:42 AM | #4 | |
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You just need to stick in there. This adjustment period will take time - for some its very quick, others like me, it takes time - it took me almost two months. There will be a change in your first dog as well. But trust me, it will all work out........ its just going to take time, and don't feel bad for feeling the way you do - its totally natural for you to feel like that. | |
06-22-2008, 10:44 AM | #5 |
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| Thank you so much and congrats on your addition! |
06-22-2008, 12:05 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | For my whole life I only wanted one at a time because I felt I would be disloyal to my baby. Then I decidedI wanted a Yorkie again, I have a pom and got Cali, I felt bad at first but when I saw how much they like canine company I was glad. Now I have 4 and they love havong each other. They do get jealous when one is getting attention, but I just give them all attention. You will be happy you added another baby to the family, just give it some time.
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06-22-2008, 12:07 PM | #7 |
Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC
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| What you are feeling is normal...be patient...it will go away and you will be cuddling with BOTH of your babies!!! Congratulations!
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06-22-2008, 12:28 PM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC
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| Thanks so much for your words. I was just crying like crazy but after reading this I feel better |
06-22-2008, 12:41 PM | #9 | |
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I felt so bad for having such conflicted feelings about missing my ONLY baby and our relationship, and loving this new little dog who needed me; and it's been 3 months now...I still have those feelings, but it's less often and I know I did the right thing. It just takes time adjusting to everything...feeding two at the same time, dressing them, if you do that, playing with them,....but eventually, things smooth out and you'll wonder what you ever did with just one. Good luck; I don't think you'll regret it I've never had children and I always wonder if Moms feel like this when they have their second baby?
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06-23-2008, 07:54 AM | #10 | |
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Thanks for sharing your experience with me. | |
06-23-2008, 08:44 AM | #11 |
Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX
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| I totally know how you feel. I got Murphy after Abby (my Golden) passed away. She was Alphy's big girl love. I thought he was lonely without her. Murphy is 6 months and so active that sometimes I feel guilty because Alphy is such a mellow non active dog. It's hard to play with Alphy because Murphy just has to be everywhere and is always in his face. I thought I was doing a good thing be getting him a companion but other times when he just looks at me with those sad eyes I think he's thinking... mom, I was okay alone. Breaks my heart at times. Other times he plays with Murphy and I'm glad that I did it. Catch 22 I guess. I'm hoping that as Murphy gets older things will even out. Hang in there, I am sure that it will be fine.
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06-23-2008, 10:28 AM | #12 | |
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__________________ Seana and Max and Madison too! Come visit me at: celebritydogwatcher.com | |
06-23-2008, 10:46 AM | #13 |
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| The first night I got my 2nd I cried because it seemed that Bob was hurt. I cried because I wanted him to have a friend and thats why I got Marley. Things are working out.. |
06-23-2008, 01:00 PM | #14 |
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| Oh congrats!! Everything will be great! Can we see pictures?? I use to breed Bichons and I still love these little ones!
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06-23-2008, 03:06 PM | #15 |
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| OMG when we first brought home Smokey I spent about a day crying because of the look that Chip gave me. He looked at me like "mommy how could you?!"
__________________ ~*~ Chip ~*~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long |
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